Edge Dam
Edge Dam is an earth dam located in Leon County, Florida, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Edge Dam
The primary purpose of Edge Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by W.e. Edge, Jr. (private). It impounds the Lake Miccosukee near Lake Miccosukee.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | Florida |
| County | Leon |
| Nearest City | Lake Miccosukee |
| River/Stream | Lake Miccosukee |
| Coordinates | 30.60000, -84.03000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 254 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | W.E. EDGE, JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | FL00537 |
| Federal ID | FL00537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |